US4292773A
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Double pane systems with little reflection, in particular for greenhouses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-21
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 1999-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A transparent double pane construction for use as a building panel where at least one pane is made of a transparent organic material spaced from the other panel. The panel made of the organic material has a surface made up of a hydrophilic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Karsten Laing
- 👤 Ingeborg Laing
- 👤 Oliver Laing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:59
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/66; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/14; A01G9/1438; A01G9/1469; E06B3/04; E06B3/28; E06B3/677; E06B7/00; E06B7/12; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel comprising a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified spaced from a second pane of a transparent material to form an enclosed space between said panes, where the first pane is adapted to be on the inside of a building, where the surface of the first pane which faces the inside of the building comprises said superficial layer and where the surface of the first pane which faces towards the enclosed space has regions along a fall line which are hydrophilic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel comprising a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified spaced from a second pane of a transparent material to form an enclosed space between said panes, where the first pane is adapted to be on the inside of a building, where the surface of the first pane which faces the inside of the building comprises said superficial layer and where the surface of the first pane which faces towards the enclosed space has regions along a fall line which are hydrophilic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 1 further characterized in having magnetic strips at the axial ends of the double pane construction connecting end regions of the first pane to supporting elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 2 further characterized in that the length of the panes is such as to extend over said supporting elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 2 further characterized in that magnetic strips adapted to extend along fall lines are stiffened by mounting strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 1 further characterized in that a plurality of protrusions are provided on the surface of the first pane directed towards the second pane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 1 further characterized in having a plurality of spacers between the panes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 6 further characterized in that said spacers are provided with suction surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel comprising a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified spaced from a second pane of a transparent material to form an enclosed space between said panes, where the second pane is adapted to be on the exterior of a building and where the surface of the second pane facing towards the inside of the building comprises a hydrophilic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel comprising a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified spaced from a second pane of a transparent material to form an enclosed space between said panes, where the second pane is adapted to be on the exterior of a building and where the surface of the second pane facing towards the inside of the building comprises a hydrophilic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 8 further characterized in having vertically extending members between the two panes forming a plurality of parallel extending channels and in that the surfaces of the vertically extending members directed towards the channels are hydrophilic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 9 further characterized in that the surface of the first pane which is directed towards the inside of the building comprises a water vapor sealing layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 10 further characterized in having an additional layer having a hydrophilic surface adjacent the water sealing layer and facing the inside of the building.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 8 forming a double webbed plate further characterized in that one edge of the structure has a projection adapted to extend under an adjacent double webbed plate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A double pane construction according to claim 8 forming a double webbed plate further characterized in having a cross-section of flat sections set on edge supporting said construction.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 8 forming a double webbed plate further characterized in that said construction has an upper projection on one end adapted to engage a slot within an adjacent double webbed plate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 14 further characterized in having a lower projection below said upper projection and extending beyond said upper projection.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 8 further characterized in that the end regions of said construction are thermally deformed to eliminate the spacing between the panes while one pane retains a planar form.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
150 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel including a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified, a second pane of a transparent material spaced from said first pane to form an enclosed space therebetween where the first pane is adapted to be on the inside of a building and where the surface of the first pane which faces the inside of the building comprises said superficial layer, end magnetic strips included at the axial ends of the double pane construction connecting end regions of the first pane to supporting elements, and intermediate magnetic strips positioned between the end magnetic strips to connect middle regions of the first pane to supporting elements where the end magnetic strips have a higher magnetic force than said intermediate magnetic strips.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
150 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel including a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified, a second pane of a transparent material spaced from said first pane to form an enclosed space therebetween where the first pane is adapted to be on the inside of a building and where the surface of the first pane which faces the inside of the building comprises said superficial layer, end magnetic strips included at the axial ends of the double pane construction connecting end regions of the first pane to supporting elements, and intermediate magnetic strips positioned between the end magnetic strips to connect middle regions of the first pane to supporting elements where the end magnetic strips have a higher magnetic force than said intermediate magnetic strips.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 17 further characterized in that said mounting strips are made of iron and form a magnetic circuit with the magnetic strips.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 17 further characterized in that the first pane extends between the magnetic strips and said mounting strips.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
A transparent double pane construction according to claim 19 further characterized in that a magnetic strip is connected by brackets to a mounting strip so as to be longitudinally displaceable therewith.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
131 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel having a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified, a second pane of a transparent material spaced from the first pane to form an enclosed space between said panes where the second pane is adapted to be on the exterior of a building, where the surface of the second pane facing towards the inside of the building comprises a hydrophilic material, where one edge of the construction has a projection adapted to extend under an adjacent double webbed plate and where said projection has an undercut channel opened towards the inside of the building adapted to receive a supporting means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
131 words
A transparent double pane construction forming a double webbed plate for use as a building panel having a first pane of a transparent organic material having a superficial layer of a hydrophilic material the surface of which is superficially saponified, a second pane of a transparent material spaced from the first pane to form an enclosed space between said panes where the second pane is adapted to be on the exterior of a building, where the surface of the second pane facing towards the inside of the building comprises a hydrophilic material, where one edge of the construction has a projection adapted to extend under an adjacent double webbed plate and where said projection has an undercut channel opened towards the inside of the building adapted to receive a supporting means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
A double pane construction according to claim 21 further characterized in that said channel is lined with a sheet metal section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |